Percentages · Question 6 · Medium
Anil's salary is 25% more than Bhavna's. By what percentage is Bhavna's salary less than Anil's?
- 25%
- 15%
- 30%
- 20%
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. 20%
Explanation: If Bhavna earns 100, Anil earns 125. Bhavna earns 25 less than 125, which is 25/125 × 100 = 20% less.
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